Comic Book Design : The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels

by Millidge, Gary Spencer

• ISBN13: 9780823097968
• ISBN10: 082309796X
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-07
• Publisher: Random House Inc

Summary

With film adaptations of legendary comic books and graphic novels hitting the bestseller lists, the medium of comics has never been more popular. To create your own comic book or graphic novel, you need to know the techniques, rules, and tips exclusive to the comic trade. InComic Book Design, Gary Spencer Millidge, the award-winning creator of the Strangehaven comics, guides you through. . . Creating story line concepts and original designs Designing characters and creating background locations Drawing in pencil and ink or digitally Page layout and grid structure Lettering, word balloons, and Color Covers and publication design With profiles of leading comic artists such as Rian Hughes, Chris Ware, and Chip Kidd, and examples right from the most successful comics on the market,Comic Book Designis the must-have for every beginning comic book artist.

Author Biography

In addition to his self-published Strangehaven comic book series, GARY SPENCER MILLIDGE also published, co-edited, and contributed to Alan Moore: Portrait of an Extraordinary Gentleman, drew a strip for Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror, and co-wrote Draw Fantasy Figures!